Welcome to NICA!
The National Independent Concessionaires Association is a membership-driven organization dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, education, leadership, and solutions.
Our growing membership includes over 1000 mobile food and retail Concessionaires, Fairs, Festivals, and Associate Members in the Industry-related companies in the United States and Canada. NICA's large number of benefits include discounts on variety of items including food, beverages, supplies, travel, and lodging, so you can make the most of your season.
NICA participates in a majority of State Fair annual conventions along with the WFA Convention and NICA Sysco Marketplace in January, NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show in February, Florida Federation of Fairs Convention and Trade Show in May, IFEA Convention and Expo in September, and IAFE Convention and Trade Show in November.
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Movin' Forward Together
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has thrust our lives into unknown territory. We recognize this is a frightening time and that many in our Industry have faced both health and economic impacts. We are here to help. The NICA Office is now located in a state mandated for “stay-at-home,” but the NICA Staff is fully operational as a telecommuting workforce and we are ready to assist you.
Our NICA Board of Directors understands that during this time of COVID-19, tight money and uncertainty is having an impact on many of our members’ businesses. Therefore, if you are a member in good standing experiencing a hardship paying your NICA membership dues please contact us today and we will provide a six month grace period.
Director Nomination Deadline is May 25th
NICA is currently accepting nominations for next year’s Board of Directors election. Joining NICA’s Board offers many opportunities to have your voice heard, connect with other professionals in the Fair industry, and to further the cause of NICA. If you need more information, please call (813) 438-8926 or email us today!
Nominations must be received in the NICA Office no later than May 25th, 2021.You must email, mail, or fax all nomination materials listed on the Nomination page (including the Election Nomination Form, Statement of Commitment, and Code of Ethics) to the NICA office at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511, via fax to (813) 803-8460, or via email to nominations@nicainc.org.
2021 Scholarship Applications are Now Available!
With the financial challenges that many of our students and their families are facing right now, the NICA Foundation is honored to award life-changing funds to so many deserving students. Because of the overwhelming support from our donors in 2020, we were able to not only meet our goal of awarding $30,500, but exceed our goal and award $33,500 to our commendable recipients.
The scholarship application for 2021 now available online at www.nicainc.org/scholarship. Applications must be received in the NICA Office no later than June 1, 2021 to qualify. Start planning the next steps for the next chapter in your life today!
Announcements
May 10, 2021: Support the Ag Fairs Rescue & “SAVE” Acts Today
May 7, 2021: Greetings from the Board's Spring Workshop
April 30, 2021: Thank You for Attending Our Member Social at Florida State Fair!
April 23, 2021: Join us for a NICA Sysco Marketplace Webinar
April 14, 2021: NICA Together Will Move to 2022
April 6, 2021: 2021 NICA Board Nomination Forms Available
March 24, 2021: NICA Together: A Marketplace of Ideas, Networking, Products & Services
Pre-Register & Book Your Room Today!
March 12, 2021: Thank You for Attending Our Member Social at the Strawberry Festival!
March 1, 2021: Call to Action From Industry Partners: COVID-19 Relief Legislation
February 17, 2021: Congratulations to Greg Miller, CCE, Hall of Fame Recipient
February 1, 2021: 2021 NICA Foundation Scholarship Applications are Now Available!
January 22, 2021: View the 2021 NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods Food Show Schedule, Book Your Hotel, Pre-Register & Download the Event App
December 23, 2020: The NICA Office is Closed for the Holidays
December 18, 2020: WFA 2021 Virtual Convention & Trade Show: Coming to a Screen Near You
December 4, 2020: Thank You for Attending Our Workshops & Visiting Our Booth at IAFE's Virtual Vision Event
December 1, 2020: NICA Foundation: Fostering Leadership One Student at a Time
The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members. See the latest Benefit Booklet for more details.
Member Benefits
View our full benefits list and see how you can save more than the cost of a membership.
